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Since 1934 the Arboretum has been dedicated to restoring the land, advancing the science and practice of ecological restoration, and fostering Aldo Leopold’s land ethic. Dedicated staff, students, faculty and volunteers have created a rich landscape, renowned for its prairies, savannas, forests and wetlands -- and for the beauty of its gardens in spring with lilacs, magnolias and crabapples. To celebrate the our 75th Anniversary we invite you to find your enduring connection with the Arboretum.

About University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum

Since 1934 the Arboretum has been dedicated to restoring the land, advancing the science and practice of ecological restoration, and fostering Aldo Leopold’s land ethic. Dedicated staff, students, faculty and volunteers have created a rich landscape, renowned for its prairies, savannas, forests and wetlands -- and for the beauty of its gardens in spring with lilacs, magnolias and crabapples. To celebrate the our 75th Anniversary we invite you to find your enduring connection with the Arboretum.

You can start at the Zoo and enter by the bridge over the Yahara River. It is a six mile loop that will take through maple woods, a tallgrass prairie and oak savanna. It surrounds Lake Wingra where you can rent small boats. There is...More

We visited the arboretum and were very excited about all of the nature, as well as the great walking trails available. However, upon exiting the visitor's center, the mosquitos attacked. Within ten minutes, my husband, son, and myself had multiple, painful bites all over our...More

BRING BUG SPRAY! The Wisconsin State Bird drove us indoors before too long, but before then we visited some lovely areas, including the wildflower gardens. I only wish they labeled all of the plants. Some were labeled but most were not, and the whole purpose...More

This is a beautiful place for a walk, jog or bike ride. Nice little visitor center with bathrooms and water fill up. All totally free - restoring land back to prairie. We just had a couple hours to kill and this was great way to...More

We went hoping to possibly catch a glimpse of the lost city..but no luck. I think one would have better luck in the winter. The trails aren't marked to great and there is alot of signage with no signs.

You could spend all day here. Unfortunately we only had about an hour, it had been raining and we were not really dressed for walking on wet grass. There are not many trails, just mowed grass. It would be wonderful to take a picnic and...More

Lilacs and crabapple trees are in full bloom, and there's a local art installation on the way to the Maple Forest. Many different types of birds (didn't see a wild turkey, but they're here) and trees; a great stroll on a spring morning! Speaking of...More

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